Alright so I know I'm late and I mean REALLY late but hey I'm only human (or am I?) I've been busy with Both my Sword and Mystery Dungeon DX. Now the "Last Time, " will be a bit longer than usual but I felt like it would be a good refresher since it's been a long while since the last Episode.
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I Don't Own Pokemon
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Rotomdex
Episode 10:A Rumble In the Jungle
Last time Ash had arrived on Akala Island after 3 weeks of training in order to o face their 1st challenge to stay at the academy
"Well Pikachu you ready?" Ash asked his partner.
"Pikachu!" It said with confidence.
"Alright then let's go." Said Ash as he headed towards the place all the 1st year students are supposed to go with Kukui leading the way.
"Thank you." Said Olivia. "All right starting today for an entire week you all will be staying here in Akala and go through challenges that will show whether or not you all are good enough to remain in your academy. So by the time this week is over at least half of you will be gone and to give you motivation any and all of you who make it through the week will be eligible to partake in my Island Trial which when completed allows you to battle me in my Grand Trial and should you defeat me will get one of these."
Olivia raised her arm and showed everyone her Z-Ring and Z-Crystal making everyone look in awe.
"These are a Z-Ring and Z-Crystal which will allow you to use a Z-Move which will allow to unleash a super powerful attack."
"Alright settle down now time to announce your 1st challenge" Said Olivia as she pointed her index finger at the volcano in the distance. "tomorrow everyone one of you will need to climb up to the peak of that volcano by the end of the day and on your way up the volcano there will be thousands upon thousands of Ace Trainers and Veterans to stop you and 100 of of those trainers will be assigned to battle each of you, in other words to pass each of you will need to battle and defeat 100 trainers non-stop with no breaks you may also use only 1 Pokemon throughout this challenge should you switch your Pokemon during or in between the battles will automatically fail and be expelled and will be sent back home in addition should your Pokemon be defeated by your opponent's Pokemon, as collateral damage from another persons battle, or give up due to you or your Pokemon being unable to continue you fail and will be expelled This will be known as the 100 trainer test! Finally you may not use any use any healing items you have on you so pick your Pokemon carefully and we'll see you all tomorrow."
Everyone watched as Olivia and the others walked away but not before they all saw Olivia fall flat on her face quickly making everyone present sweat drop at that before they all began to think what Pokemon to choose.
Ash and Pikachu were fired up ready to get the challenge under way
Tapu Lele began to scatter glowing scales around Ash and Greninja as it healed them of any exhaustion they had as it then floated in front of them.
Kukui had told Ash the names of all the Island Deities in the case he saw one "Thank you so much Tapu Lele." Said Ash.
"Lele!" It said with a smile as it used it's psychic powers to switch the Z-Crystal Ash had with the one glowing in this hand.
"You want me to use a Z-move?" Asked Ash to which he got a nod in response. "OK then Let's do this!"
It was then the Z-Crystal began to glow even brighter enveloping itself in water before dispersing.
Everyone except Tapu Lele was shocked to see that the Z-Crystal evolved as it now looked like a shuriken with the front face of Ash-Greninja.
After Tapu Lele sent mental images on what poses to do Ash crossed his arms in an X.
"Gekkouga!"
"Kkouga!" It said mimicking Ash.
Ash began to do the normal poses for a Water-Type at first but then instead of moving his arms like a wave of water he reached to his back and then acted like he grabbed something from it holding it as the Z-Energy surrounded Greninja who's red fins were beginning to glow.
"Motto. Motto motto tsuyaku." Ash said as he raised his arm up with his palm facing sky.
"Gekkou!" It said as it raised the shuriken up into the air as it did transforming it into a giant shuriken like in the Kalos League only a light blue color instead of orange.
"Gekkouga Haidoro Shuriken!" Said Ash as he made a throwing motion.
"KKOUGAAAAA!" It said as it threw the Shuriken hitting all 3 of it's opponents creating a giant explosion.
Ash and the 3 trainers had to cover their eyes as the explosion occurred.
When the smoke cleared it showed all 3 opposing Pokemon reverted back into their normal forms with swirls in their eyes.
Greninja then reverted back to normal as it and Ash became exhausted from using such a strong Z-Move.
"W-we did it." Said Ash as he jumped for joy. "We did it!"
Tapu Lele then flew back into the sky.
Ash looked at his Z-Ring and saw that the Z-Crystal was back to looking like a normal one, deciding not to think to much about it he and Greninja continued their way to the top.
By the time Ash had reached the top he saw many other students and all his rivals have completed the challenge and saw that the Professors and Olivia waiting for him.
"Congratulations Ash You and Greninja have completed the 100 trainer test." Said Oak
Pikachu jumped towards Ash congratulating him and Greninja for finishing.
Ash and Greninja than gave out a triumphant yell as they then fell flat on their backs tired beyond belief.
The next day Ash began to slowly open his eyes as he sat up in a small lodge with Pikachu on his lap.
"Huh what happened?" He said as he looked around the surrounding area as the events of the day prior slowly began to return to him.
"That's right I was able to clear the 100 Trainer Test."
"And beyond expectations too" Said a voice.
Ash turned to see who it was and saw that it was Kukui.
"Professor, what happened?, where am I?, what about Greninja?" Asked Ash
"Don't worry your Greninja is doing fine and is in full health" Responds Kukui.
Ash let out a small breath of relief at the news. "That's a relief what happened to me though?" Said Ash
"You passed out after you and Greninja made it to the top of the Volcano you've been out for a whole day." Said Kukui.
Kukui gave Ash the Pokeball that had his Greninja in it.
"Thanks, so now that I'm up what I miss?" Asked Ash.
"Nothing really all the students were given the day off yesterday to rest after The 100 Trainer Test and today is the next challenge and I came to wake you up when you woke up on your own." Explained Kukui.
Ash then attached his Greninja's ball onto his belt as he hoped off the bed and did a few stretches before walked to the exit.
"Alright then lead the way." Said Ash.
"You got it cousin!" Said Kukui as he took Ash to where the other students are.
Everyone was gathered at a fork in the route 5 outside of Paniola Town with Olivia standing in front of them along with Kukui and Oak.
"Alright next up will be your next to challenge which if you pass will be able to stay at the Academy which will double as you Island Trial." Said Olivia. "You have one of two choices to my left is Brooklet Hill, and straight ahead is Lush Jungle each one has their own conditions for clearing but both have a Totem Pokemon hidden within the location, do your best and you'll do fine."
"If you encounter and defeat the Totem Pokemon you will be allowed to challenge Olivia in her Grand Trial." Said Kukui.
"Now then those who are heading to Brooklet Hill please follow Oak and Kukui, everyone else follow me." Said Olivia
Ash was inside Lush Jungle along with other students as Olivia stood in front of them and began to explain the rules of the challenge
"Alright listen up your challenge today will be to gather these list of ingredients that are needed in order to Make Akala Curry however It's not as simple as it sounds as one of the ingredients is rare which is hard to find inside the jungle but if you can then you'll be able to pass. Remember this, gathering all of the ingredients will only allow you to pass your challenge and stay in the Academy while defeating the Totem Pokémon is what will pass your Island Trial."
All the students nodded their heads in understanding.
"Alright then if there are no questions you have until the end of the day let the trial begin" Said Olivia
Ash and Pikachu have been wandering the jungle for few hours now and so far he's found all but one ingredient to make the Akala Curry and it was a Miracle Seed but so far he's had no luck finding one and right now Ash has Rockruff sniffing around to see if it could find it but since It didn't have much to work with It was having a hard time.
"Anything Rockruff?" Asked Ash.
"Ruff." It said shaking it's head.
"Man this even harder then I thought, hey Rotom how are doing on time?" Said Ash
Rotom who was next to him showed him the timer it started.
It's been 3 hours and 27 Minutes since the trial started. Said the living Pokedex.
"Man this place is huge how am I ever gonna find that seed." Said Ash
It was then Pikachu and Rockruff sniffed something in the air and began to run towards the source of it.
Meanwhile in Brooklet Hill many trainers on Water Pokemon fishing in various spots around the three lakes for their trial, however there is a fourth lake ahead known as the Totem's Den where the Totem Pokemon lies but everyone whose tried to challenge either ends up swept away by it or are defeated.
"I wonder how Ash is doing with his trial." Said Gary as he was on his Blastoise's shell fishing.
After a couple of minutes of running Ash finally arrived to the location where his Pokemon was following the scent to which was a large clearing in the middle of the jungle with a giant tree in the center of it.
"Woah so this is the place you guys were running to." Said Ash.
The group searches around, and Pikachu finds a hoard of fruits. As Pikachu eats one, Ash finds the Miracle Seed, making him pleased they found all of the ingredients. Out of sudden, a giant pink Pokémon jumps to them.
"Whose that Pokémon?" Said Ash.
Rotom then showed the Pokémon on it's screen to Ash.
Lurantis, the Bloom Sickle Pokémon. A Grass type, and the evolved form of Fomantis. Lurantis use their flower-like appearance and aroma to lure in opponents and defeat them. It Said.
Rotom shows that one is much bigger than an ordinary one. Ash suspects it is a totem variant. Lurantis enhances herself with an aura, and fires Petal Blizzard.
Ash was able to dodge the attack before returning Rockruff.
"Piikaa!" Said Pikachu threateningly as it sparked it's cheeks.
Ash the held his arm out signaling Piakchu to stop as he had a serious look on his face as he took out a Pokéball.
"We'll accept any challenge! Pikachu, our enemy is a Grass Type. I'll take it on with a Fire Type! Litten, I choose you!"
"Nya!" Said Litten as it came out from it's Pokéball ready to battle.
"Use Ember!" Said Ash.
Litten then launches it's attack landing a clean hit on Lurantis.
Super effective! Said Rotomdex
"Awesome!" Said Ash.
Lurantis recovers and began to gather sunlight energy.
"What's it doing?" Asked Ash.
The probability for Solar Beam is at 99%! Said Rotomdex fearfully as Lurantis continued to absorb Sunlight.
Ash then had a determined look on his face. "If that's so, we'll ayyack first! Fire Fang!"
"Nya!" Said Litten as it jumped into the air as it enveloped it's teeth with flames before biting Lurantis on one of it's arms interrupting it from charging as it was then flung back by the Totem Pokémon, who the got a very angry look on it's face before it quickly resumed charging.
"Damn!" Said Ash as he got a frustrated look on his face.
Lurantis then created a ball of Solar energy as it then sinks on of it's arms into it creating a big blade of Solar energy as it swung it at Litten.
"Littem, Dodge!" Said Ash.
"Nyaby!" It said as it was able to successfully dodge the attack.
Ash then felt the force of the wind blown at him the power of the attack.
That was a Solar Blade attack, so much power! Said Rotomdex
Ash the had a confident look on his face. "No problem if it didn't hit!"
"Antis! Luuraaaannnnnn!" Said Lurnatis as it called for help
"Forrrm!" Said a wild Castform as it arrived in front of Lurantis.
It called it's ally! Said Rotomdex
"It's been a long time since I saw on of those. Rotom, remind me who's that Pokémon! Said Ash as he looked at the living Pokédex
Rotom then pulled an image of Castform. Castform, the Weather Pokémon, a Normal type. To protect it's tiny body, it learnt to use nature's power. Depending on the weather, it can change it's form and type.
"Forrrrm!" Said Castform as it turned the sunlight harsh.
"Sunny Day." Said Ash recognizing the move.
Castform then changed into it's Sunny Form while Lurantis began to gather Solar energy again.
"Solar Blade again? If that's so, I'll try to finish it before it can attack!" Said Ash. "Litten, use Flame...!"
Ash was unable to finish as Lurantis began to bring it's blade down having finished charging, but luckily Litten was able to dodge it.
"I should've guessed that like Solar Beam it doesn't have to charge all the way thanks to the sunlight for Solar Blade." Said Ash as wiped some sweat off his forehead.
It was then Castform launched a Water Gun attack at Litten hitting it and soaking it in water.
"So it can use Water Gun too huh? Well then in that case if they're gonna attack in too, we'll do the same!" Said Ash as he bent forward to pick up his backpack and faced it towards the Wild Pokémon. "Rowlet, I choose you!"
The flap of the backpack opened and revealed that Rowlet was asleep with both a snot bubble and some drool down it's beak making Ash, Pikachu, and the Rotomdex all deadpan.
Just as I thought! Said Rotomdex sadley
ROWLET! Screamed Ash squeezing the pack waking Rowlet up.
"Rooo!" Said Rowlet as it now woke up and began to fly into the air.
"Tackle on Lurantis, Litten use Ember on it too!" Said Ash.
Rowlet then dived and landed a direct hit on Lurantis as Litten the blasted it it with Ember dealing good amount of damage to it before it then began to charge a Solar Blade.
"Caaastform!" Said Castform as it then tackled Rowet knocking it back while Lurantis quickly finished it's Solar Blade before hitting Litten with it knocking it back towards Ash.
"Litten!" Said Ash in concern before getting a serious but frustrated look. "Damn it at this rate Rowlet and Litten won't last long, I gotta take them down one at a time!" "First, let's finish with Castform! Rowlet, get Litten!"
"Hoooo!" Said Rowlet as it picked up Litten with it's feet and began to fly towards Castform.
Rowlet, use Tackle, Litten, use Scratch! Said Ash.
Rowlet then released Litten as it hit Castform straight on while Litten was able to send it flying before it could recover, however soon after Lurantis launched a Petal Blizzard at Litten hitting it.
"You ok, Litten?" Asked Ash in concern.
Litten is about to give up! Said Rotomdex
"Never give up untill the end! You can do it, Litten!" Encouraged Ash.
Castform returned and used Water Gun on Litten.
"Litten, dodge!" Said Ash.
Litten was barely able to avoid the attack before Castform launched another Water Gun at it.
"Litten!" Said Ash.
However before the attack can hit Rowlet intercepted the attack protecting Litten.
"Rowlet! Did you protect Litten?" Asked Ash.
Litten was also surprised to see that Rowlet protected it who in turn just shook off all that water it was hit with.
"Thank you Rowlet, you're awesome!" Praised Ash. "Now, Lurantis!"
"Hoot!" Said Rowlet as it quickly flew up and finished off Castform knocking it out and at that moment the harsh sunlight faded away.
"The sunlight has become weaker. Now's your chance!" Said Rotomdex as Lurantis was now in the middle of charging Solar Blade.
"Let's go Litten!" Said Ash as he crossed his arms to prepare a Z-Move.
"Nyaaab!" Said Litten.
Ash then made the correct poses for the Z-Move, filling Litten with Z-Energy.
"Let's go, this is all our power! Breakneck Blitz!" Said Ash.
Litten then charged at Lurantis at full speed who in turn could not do anything to defend itself resulting in it's defeat as the force of the move was felt throughout the jungle.
"You did it! We won!" Said Ash as he and his Pokémon celebrated their win.
Afterwards Ash was digging through the pouch of ingredients he had with him pulling out some Revival Herbs.
"One of the things on the list of ingredients was a Revival Herb, it's a good thing I took a lot of them with me just in case." He said.
Ash and his Pokémon gave both Lurantis and Castform some Revival Herbs which completely healed both of them .
"You're better now, huh." Ash said to the Totem Pokémon smiling. "That's a relief.
It was then Castform flew towards Lurantis telling it something to which it seemed to agree with, as it then gave Ash a Z-Crystal.
"Huh isn't this..." Said Ash
It's a Grassium Z!Said Rotomdex
Ash was presently surprised by this.
"You're giving it to me?" He asked the totem.
"Luran." It said nodding.
Ash then held his new Z-Crystal towards the sun. "Thank you!"
Ash the began to make the same pose he did whenever he won a Z-Crystal.
"Alright I got a Grassium Z!"
"Pika Pika!"
"Hooot!"
It was then Ash realized something.
"Huh? So you really were a Totem Pokémon?" He asked.
"Exactly!" Said a familiar voice.
Out from some bushes appeared The Kahuna of Akala Herself.
"Olivia!" Said Ash slightly surprised.
Yes! You did it, Ash and Pikachu! That was so inspiring! Said Oliva as she gave Ash and Pikachu a crushing hug before giving the same kind to Lurantis and Castform. "And you two did well too. Thank you!"
She then gave each of them a kiss before moving on to Litten and Rowlet.
"Litten, Rowlet, you did well too! That was great!" She said as she gave both of them a crushing hug and then a kiss.
"So does this mean.." Said Ash.
"You and your Pokémon's hard work... I saw all of it! As Akala Island's Island Kahuna, I acknowledge that you have cleared this Trial!" She told him.
"Does that mean... I can take the Grand Trial?" Asked Ash.
"Of course! You did after all defeat the Totem Pokémon after all." Olvia told him.
"Alright!" Said Ash.
In that case... Say cheese! Said Rotomdex as it snapped a picture of everybody
Meanwhile in Brooklet Hill a large explosion occurred inside the Totem's Den as Oak, Kukui and all the other students watched in shock and awe.
"I-I don't believe this he defeated the Totem Pokémon with only a single Pokémon." Said Gary.
"I can't believe that there's anybody but Ash with this kind of power." Said Barry.
"The Pokémon he used, I've never seen anything like it before." Said Paul.
Standing in the middle of the Totem's Den on top of a Ride Pokémon, Lapras stood a trainer with long neck length Jet Black hair with a right hair bang that's Red that covers his right eye, wearing long black pants along with a grey and maroon long coat with a maroon shirt underneath, along with a red cape. While his right eye was hidden his left eye is Green and he has a X Shaped Scar on his face. With him was what looked to be a black skeleton of a Charizard with the flame on it's tail purple. In front of them was the Totem Pokémon a Araquanid that was huge with swirls in it's eyes.
The Trainer then looked at the two Professors with a serious look on his face.
"So now that I beat the Totem Pokémon I can take the Grand Trial right?"
Ash and Pikachu have cleared a Trial on Akala Island. Who exactly is this Trainer that has shocked everyone around him? What kind of Pokémon was he using? Next time, the Grand Trial against Island Kahuna Olivia will happen at last!
To be Continued
AAAAND DONE! Whew It took me half a year but I finally managed to finish this episode I was having a really hard time figuring out how to write this but I think I did a good job. Again apologies for it being so late The Rise of a Master is up next so please wait just a little longer. I hope everyone is safe during this pandemic, I just hope this ends. Until next time take it easy guys, gals, and non-binary pals PEACE OUT!
